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I purchased a few of these from a man who told me they came from the estate of a family member who was a Harley dealer through the 1930's and 1940's. I believe him. We have several available, bid is per flier. Condition is the same for all and the one pictured is a good representation of all. The only examples of this image/ad I find anywhere are full page magazine ads half this size (6.5" x 9") cut from magazines on glossy thin paper. This one is printed on heavy gauge rigid colored paper that exhibits subtle sun fading around the edges. I would almost classify it as very thin cardboard, about like 1/2 thickness "shirt cardboard". Note there is no page number in the image corner and back is blank. Examples of this image as a magazine ad all have a page number in lower corner and printing on both sides. I have included a photo of this flier balanced on a thin box as a pedestal to show paper is not flexible enough to bend under it's own weight. This paper could not possibly have been run through a modern printer to produce reproductions without creasing/cracking. My evaluation is that this was a dealer handout, or perhaps a proof print of the original 1934 ad with coupon to mail to HD for more info on the bike. I am convinced after research that this was printed in 1934 by a printing press machine and not a modern reproduction. This would be great framed in a Art Deco period frame. TERMS OF SALE: By bidding on this auction item; you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these terms and conditions. High bidder is expected to confirm winning bid within 24 hours of close of auction. This means responding to win confirmation or remitting Paypal payment. Your winning bid amount is NOT your total expense, you are responsible for shipping cost and a nominal handling fee as well unless ad states otherwise. If responding within 24 hours is not possible for any reason, email me at the time bid is placed to inform me of your unavailability when auction will close; ie. " I will be out of the office for 2 days and will email and pay when I return". Payment must be received within 48 hrs of close of auction unless prior arrangements are made. If Item is listed as "Local Pickup Only" or this is an option, you must email me to set up a time and date of pickup and pay in person. Postage is based on packaged weight, additional requested features and destination. Payment in certified funds is preferred and speeds up the transaction. An Unpaid item Dispute will be opened for high bidders who fail to respond or send in payment (without reasonable explanation) in stated time frame to complete the transaction. ******************************************************* International Buyers – Please Note: Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up – do not confuse them for additional shipping charges. We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as "gifts" - US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior. ****************************************************** It is impossible to be an expert in all realms of collecting, and I am honestly representing the item(s) to the best of my knowledge and ability. It is virtually impossible to call out every minor imperfection on a previously owned/used item. I ask that you be a responsible bidder and read the description and examine the photograph carefully. I also encourage you to ask any questions you may have during the auction to help clarify identification or condition; as I may inadvertently omit information that you, as a collector, feel is important. |